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Government of Canada announces a project to prevent gender-based violence in Nunavut

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Prevention and support services are essential to responding to the needs of Canadians, as gender equality cannot be achieved without addressing gender-based violence.


Government of Canada Announces Funding for Two Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations in British Columbia

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


It’s Not Just: National campaign raises youth awareness about gender-based violence 

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

It’s not just locker room talk. It’s not just a bad day. It’s not just flirting. Gender-based violence is a serious issue that affects everyone in Canada, especially young women, girls, and transgender and gender-diverse people. When someone faces violence because of their gender, gender expression, or perceived gender identity, it is a violation of their human rights.


Government of Canada announces funding for 4 organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


Canada Supports Engagement for Men and Boys to End Gender-Based Violence

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

Men and boys have a critical role to play as allies in preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and in achieving gender equality. Research has highlighted that the involvement of men and boys in strategies to prevent and address violence can make a real difference and reduce gender-based violence.


Government of Canada Announces Funding for Aboriginal Women’s Organizing Network Society

| Women and Gender Equality Canada | news releases

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.


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